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WPEC iPads Could Be Great Help for those with Autism WPEC The iPad has interactive apps for people with autism that can help teach them to recognize words and it can also improve reading comprehension and help them understand other peoples'... 
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The reason: L.A. Unified selected a relatively costly product — a higher-end Apple iPad — and also paid for a new math and English curriculum installed on the tablets.
Fiona Harvey's insight:
This article refers to range of USA institutions comparing tablet and laptop usage and notes that the iPad is more expensive because of curriculum requirements (Pearson math and English added $200 per device). One thing that stood out for me was the comments from the education institutions, throughout this they mention bigger screens, being able to print etc, nothing about affordances of tablets against laptops which indicates that staff development may be needed - devices are only as good as the people using them.
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Engaging with students using an iPad Summary Project lead The complex and sometimes dry nature of biochemistry meant that a new, fresh and engaging delivery mechanism wa...
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Includes video - essentially technology is being used to allow those with Autism the opportunity to apply concepts